X Factor’s Kieran Alleyne quits 5 After Midnight to focus on solo career, one year after taking part in ITV show

KIERAN Alleyne has quit the band 5 After Midnight.

The X Factor act is set to launch his own solo career, just a year after taking part in the ITV show.

Kieran Alleyne was part of the trio alongside Jordan Bruce Lee and Nathan Lewis, who finished in third place in the 2016 series.

Kieran is now planning on going solo, confirming his plans in a statement.

5 After Midnight took part in The X Factor in 2016 [ITV]

"Hi guys, I wanted to thank you for all the support and love you have given me over the years," he told his 104k followers.

"I have reached a point in my career where life has thrown me lots of huge opportunities to grow as an artist and as a man.

"I wanted to tell you that I have made the difficult disicion to leave the band 5am and 110% focus on becoming a solo artist off the back of the recent changes. (sic)

Kieran Alleyne wants to focus on solo music [Twitter]

"I love the industry its my life."

He added: "I wish Nathan and Jordan every success and they will be superstars in their chosen paths too so please continue to support them and 5am. I want to thank everyone who has supported us and me on the journey.

"The next chapter has started now and I have been working with some amazing writers and producers on my music.

Kieran Alleyne became a father in 2017 [Kieran Alleyne/Twitter]

"2018 will be a great year and I will be working my heart out to achieve my dream."